Description
A rich and hearty Classic Bolognese Sauce perfect for pasta dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 8-10 minutes.
- Pour in the milk and let it simmer until mostly evaporated, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Add the red wine and allow it to simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the sauce simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. For a richer flavor, simmer for up to 3 hours.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve over your favorite pasta, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, add a tablespoon of tomato paste when you add the crushed tomatoes.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version, or use a mix of mushrooms and lentils for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg